Senior Thermal Data Center Engineer

jci; New Freedom (York County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Thermal Data Center Systems Engineer to support the thermal subsystem or component designs within the data center cooling product portfolio. This onsite role at our Advanced Technology and Innovation Center in New Freedom, PA requires commuting distance or relocation.

You will lead small technical efforts, define specs, prototype development, and validate thermal solutions across the complete thermal chain from server to ambient.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 2+ years of thermal/HVAC design experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365/Excel including macros/VBA for data analysis.
• CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent).
• Engineering calculations and documentation tools (MathCAD, EES, or equivalent).
• Heat transfer analysis (conduction, convection, two-phase).
• Thermodynamic cycle analysis and fluid mechanics knowledge.
• Thermal system component sizing and selection.
• Product development lifecycle experience.
• Prototype fabrication and hands-on testing.
• Cross-functional project execution.

Responsibilities

• Define specifications for thermal features or products; develop test protocols and acceptance criteria
• Lead prototype development and validation activities; develop and execute comprehensive test plans
• Integrate multiple components into subsystem solutions understanding the complete thermal chain
• Participate in process improvement for testing and analysis methods
• Guide and mentor less experienced engineers; represent Engineering in cross-functional activities

Skills

Thermal/HVAC design

Data analysis (Excel VBA)

Prototype fabrication

Cross-functional collaboration

Thermal system testing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks/Creo

MathCAD/EES

Python scripting (basic)

CFD (ANSYS/OpenFOAM)

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Thermal Data Center Systems Engineer to support the thermal subsystem or component designs within the data center cooling product portfolio. This onsite role at our Advanced Technology and Innovation Center in New Freedom, PA requires commuting distance or relocation.

You will lead small technical efforts, define specs, prototype development, and validate thermal solutions across the complete thermal chain from server to ambient.